Holi 2024: Karnataka Bans Rain Dance, Pool Parties Due To Water Crisis

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) put limits on rain dance and pool parties for Holi 2024 celebrations on March 25 in an effort to alleviate the city's chronic water shortage.

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